Moist Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) Baked in Mini Muffin Tin

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Soft and chewy Brazilian cheese breads baked in a mini muffin tin, bursting with savory cheese flavor and perfect for snacking or breakfast. This Brazilian-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 33 minutes, turns tapioca flour, whole milk, vegetable oil into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 24, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Serves 24 Brazilian cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin tin with oil or butter.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup vegetable oil; heat over medium until it just begins to boil, then remove from heat immediately.
  3. Step 3: Pour the hot milk and oil mixture into a large bowl containing 2 cups tapioca flour and 1 tsp salt; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until smooth and slightly sticky.
  4. Step 4: Let the dough cool for 10 minutes until warm but not hot, then beat in 2 large eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese breads puff up and turn lightly golden on top.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving warm to enjoy their chewy texture.

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